Achiet-le-Grand during WW1

I have lived in the village of Achiet-le-grand for more than twenty years and I am married to a British woman.

My wife "Dawn" worked four years for Avril Williams at Ocean's villers Tea Room and works now at the Thiepval visitor centre.

During this time, I listened to Avril, her guests and learned about WW1.

I  became friend with Teddy and Phoebe Colligan the people who run the Ulster tower at Thiepval. After visiting Achiet-le-grand military cemetery Teddy encouraged me to explore further the history of the village during WW1 as we noticed lost of different badges on the gravestones.

It isn't easy to find information about a less well known WW1 area. I am hoping that someone, somewhere may have more details, photos, parts of diaries, soldiers details ect...to help me in my research and build this website.

I would welcome any help!

I am also president of the Somme Remembrance Association www.somme-remembrance.com and Friend of the Somme in support of The Somme Association Ltd.
                    

Philippe Drouin